"Another intact egg here!" These shouts were not the only ones heard related to surviving eggs.
Even though the plans had created a radical and incredibly dangerous environment within the area where the false rats were nesting, some of their eggs had survived. This had stunned many of the soldiers at first, however, they understood immediately why they had been set to patrol the area.
The large sweeps were done in organized lines. Each with their own mages to create potent attacks which would destroy the remaining eggs. Then the egg remains were gathered and brought to the elder fire dragon who were turning them in to ashes.